A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
Job Opening Information School Psychologist Application Deadline
9/4/2026
Position Start Date
9/8/2026 Position Title
School Psychologist
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$49,275.00 Base Salary
Job Description
GENERAL JOB
DESCRIPTION:
JOB DUTIES
The responsibilities listed in this job description cannot be considered to be all-inclusive; they are guidelines to help identify the major elements of the job. Specific assignments will be reviewed and changes will be made as needed. The current responsibilities of the Psychologist are: Demonstrate, promote, and practice cultural sensitivity toward students and staff through respect and understanding
Promote equity, practice cultural responsiveness, create inclusive environments
Ability to collaborate and consult with educational team members, parents, and component districts to create a safe and supportive learning environment
Work with team members and building personnel to provide targeted interventions to teach social, emotional or behavioral regulation
Collaborate with educational team members, parents, and staff to identify environmental factors that may be impacting learning
Communicate with community-based providers to continue support for students at home
Provide group and/or individual counseling using evidence-based interventions to address the diverse needs of students
Evaluate students to determine current functioning, strengths and needs using that data to create a supportive environment at school and strengthen the home school connection, using current, valid and reliable assessment tools
Gather data, through observations, records review, phone conversations with professionals outside of the school setting, to identify level of functioning for students, strengths and needs to achieving social emotional balance
Conduct initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and Functional Behavioral Assessments
Develop, implement, and monitor behavior intervention plans and crisis management plans
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Maintain knowledge of skills related to trauma, informed practices and provide crisis intervention for students and/or staff members as needed
Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Job Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate NYSED Certification
Successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
Demonstrates familiarity with and understanding of many of the challenges facing youth and families and is committed to strengthening the connection between youth/families and schools.
Demonstrates the skills necessary for and an appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity as represented in the school community. Ensures that confidentiality and privacy is maintained with respect to all communications and records, unless exempted by law. Evaluated by the Building Principal and or Director of Pupil Services. Application Procedure Please provide cover letter, resume, application, PDF or Screenshot certification, transcripts, 3 written references, and 2 other references Job Category
Teaching
Job Location
District Wide